SunWatch : About Us

SunWatch is one of this region’s treasured cultural and educational resources. Find out how you can be a part of this great organization.

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About Us
Mission/History

Center and houseThe Mission of SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park is to protect, preserve and research the cultural remains of the SunWatch National Historic Landmark archaeological site and to serve as a visitor and educational center for archaeology, Native American culture, and heritage stewardship as they relate to the site.

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Accreditations

Building ExteriorThe National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is a list that recognizes historic places worthy of preservation. It is administered by the National Park Service, a part of the U.S. Department of the Interior. The NRHP was first authorized under the 1966 National Historic Preservation Act, and its mission is to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect cultural resources. There are 80,000 listings on the NRHP in the United States, including 325 from the state of Ohio. SunWatch was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975

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Leadership: Providing Direction for the Future

Celebration of Solstice

The Dayton Society of Natural History has an exemplary group of volunteers that serve on multiple teams, focusing on strategic matters, providing guidance, and overseeing the purpose, plans and policies of the overall organization. With diverse professional backgrounds, fields and levels of experience, our leadership groups of dedicated and highly committed volunteers are able to bring valuable knowledge and interaction skills to the Board and committee positions they serve.

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Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

BMD Building ExteriorExtraordinary traveling exhibits and interactive experiences will spark your imagination as you explore the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery’s 94,000 square feet and two stories of unlimited learning potential. For 50 years, our professional staff and loyal volunteers have shaped the Boonshoft Museum into an ever-changing, but always family-friendly, destination.

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Community Involvement

SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park, and our sister site, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, are proud to play an important role in the community.

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Sponsors

Embracing Community Partnerships

SunWatch

SunWatch’s audience demographic is dynamic, well-educated and quick to embrace new educational concepts, technologies and opportunities. In conjunction with a complete benefits menu and dedicated staff for support and services, SunWatch Partners have the tools to create powerful, rewarding and mutually-beneficial collaborations.

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Job Openings

staff in meetingThe Dayton Society of Natural History has a wide variety of employment opportunities, including educators, curators, exhibits specialists, planetarium operators, guest services staff, administration positions, and housekeepers. We will post employment opportunities as they are available for SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park and the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery on this site. We offer competitive salaries and an excellent employee benefit package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and offer a Drug Free Workplace. All employees must pass a complete background check.

Good luck in your search for a career with the Dayton Society of Natural History!

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SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park

Media Contact Information

Visit SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park’s online newsroom to view our photo gallery, recent publications and communications, contact information, and the latest news releases about our current exhibits, events and activities.

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Staff/Contact Us

Guide and ChildThe entire staff is eager to assist you with your needs! Please browse our list of departmental E-mails.

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Privacy Policy

The Dayton Society of Natural History (DSNH) respects your privacy, and we would like you to understand how we collect, use and safeguard any personal information you provide to us on our www.BoonshoftMuseum.org, www.SunWatch.org, www.DaytonKidsCorridor.com and www.Expericenter.org web sites and through information provided with donations, memberships, and registrations. We will post any changes to this policy here.

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